Proper waste management and disposal is crucial to any business. In 2018 alone, the UK generated 43.9 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste – this figure demonstrates how important it is to mitigate the impact of our activities. And yet it’s not just about the environment; the right waste management plan will increase your efficiency and lower your costs too.
Of course, the key to this plan will be choosing the right company to work with. Not only is this choice fundamental to the success of your waste management and the success of your business too, but it’s actually a legal requirement to make sure your waste carrier is registered to dispose of waste and will do so safely and securely.
Great Western Recycling are a waste management provider and broker with 35 years’ combined experience in the industry. From washroom & sanitary to skip hire, general waste, food waste, and dry mixed recycling collections, we offer the full spectrum of services to businesses in the UK. We can even help you deal with hazardous waste or confidential documents – we’re the one-stop for business waste management!
In this blog, we provide some tips to help you choose the best waste management & disposal company for your business.
Choosing a Waste Management & Disposal Company – Things to Consider
Location
An important thing to consider when choosing a waste management provider is their location. Making sure the company can efficiently serve your area is vital if your bins are to be collected swiftly as per the agreed schedule.
Great Western Recycling is family run and based in Bristol, but we serve the wider UK too – a national operation with personal touch! This is down to our network of waste providers, our passion for delivering efficient customer service, and our own dedicated vehicles. This combination allows us to deliver a premium waste disposal service to businesses wherever they are.
Price
Many business owners need to keep an eye on their bottom line. That’s why it’s important to make the right choice when it comes to waste management. The cheapest option is often not the cheapest in the long run, because a high quality, effective service will save you money down the line, and cheap and cheerful might not do the same. The right company will combine a good price with a first-class service all round, rationalising your waste streams and therefore reducing your costs too!
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Reputation and Reviews
An established waste management company is going to come with plenty of reviews, so check them out and make sure you choose one that consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations. You could also ask around for recommendations – word of mouth goes a long way, and any fellow business owner who knows of a great company is sure to help you out!
Great Western Recycling have spent years delivering excellence for our clients, and we’ve received some pretty excellent feedback in return along the way. When you choose Great Western Recycling as your waste disposal company, you can rest easy knowing your choice is backed up by scores of other happy customers.
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Accreditations
It’s important to make sure your potential waste management & disposal provider is registered and licensed to carry out its services by the Environment Agency. As part of your Duty of Care, you need to ensure you’re handing over your business waste to a reputable company, so this is not a step to skip!
Great Western Recycling are fully registered as a Waste Carrier, Broker, and Dealer. We also meet the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards for quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety respectively, making us the ideal choice.
Experience
Though supporting start-ups can be nice, when it comes to effective waste management, experience is paramount. You don’t want to work with a company who has clearly never dealt with your kind of business or waste situation before. Mistakes in this sector can be costly, disruptive, and even dangerous!
That’s why businesses all over the UK choose us as their comprehensive waste management solution, because we have over 35 years’ combined experience in the industry. This experience allows us to deliver an exceptional level of service, tailored to our clients’ needs, because we know the industry inside and out.
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Range of Services
Most businesses will want to find a single company who can handle all their waste management needs. Doing otherwise can make things complicated, so make sure your prospective company offers every service you need now and are likely to need in the future.
Working with a waste broker is a great way to ensure you will always have access to every service you might require. At Great Western Recycling, we provide our services through a range of sub-contractors with plenty of expertise in their segment of the industry, meaning we can meet all your requests quickly and effectively. This gives our clients’ greater flexibility and allows us to tailor our offering to your specific requirements now and as you grow.
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Environment
According to WRAP, global emissions could potentially be reduced by 2 billion tonnes with greater waste management and resource efficiency. We all have a stake in the future of our planet, and businesses should be taking steps to mitigate their impact. That’s why working with a waste carrier who is committed to disposing of all waste responsibly is vital. Not only will choosing a company who specialises in alternative disposal methods help make your business greener, but better eco-credentials will impress your customers too.
Great Western Recycling is passionate about helping clients achieve zero waste to landfill. We divert 100% of all waste we handle away from this incredibly harmful disposal method by taking it to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and using anything that can’t be recovered as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). Instead of harming the environment, your waste could be turned into electricity!
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Your Comprehensive Waste Management & Disposal Solution
If you’re on the hunt for a quality waste management provider, Great Western Recycling makes the ideal choice. We have experience working for businesses in a range of sectors, at all sorts of scales. Whether you need a one-off solution or regular collections as part of a complete waste strategy, we can create a tailored plan that suits your timescale.
Talk to us about your waste disposal needs today!
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